Ekaterina Zaharieva claimed AI could boost materials science patents by up to 40%. But the source is likely a retracted preprint

France’s top university will focus on free, open participative infrastructures to “reclaim ownership” of its data, its president says

Questions remain over the business case for the €20 billion plan, amid wider doubts over the profitability of large language models

AI in Science strategy will bring “structure” to spending that rival nations lack, says Commission

The European Research Council’s independent governance model must be applied throughout Horizon Europe, says Manuel Heitor

The Commission’s proposal to reform the Widening programme is welcomed, but clarity is needed on the criteria to be used

Geographical distribution of funds is emerging as a key topic in negotiations over Horizon Europe and the European Competitiveness Fund

The EU must urgently increase investment in fundamental research and strengthen the transfer of knowledge from universities to society and industry